AoS1 Key Terms Flashcards

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Affection

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A single emotional character or mood maintained throughout a piece or movement.

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Basso Continuo

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A continuous bass part typically played by a chordal instrument (harpsichord, organ, lute) and a bass instrument (cello, double bass, or bassoon).

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Figured Bass

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A musical shorthand indicating chords to be played above the bass line, used by continuo players.

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Concerto Grosso

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A Baroque concerto form contrasting a group of soloists (concertino) with the full ensemble (ripieno).

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Concertino

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The group of soloists in a concerto grosso.

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Ripieno

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The full orchestra or accompanying ensemble in a concerto grosso.

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Solo Concerto

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A concerto with a single soloist set against an orchestra.

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Ritornello

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A recurring orchestral passage in Baroque music, typically alternating with solo episodes.

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Episode

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A contrasting section in a ritornello form, usually featuring the soloist(s) and modulation.

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Ornamentation

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Decorative notes such as trills, mordents, turns, appoggiaturas, and acciaccaturas.